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Mason County adopts changes to temporary outdoor events code allowing smaller rural gatherings with two‑year permits

Mason County Board of Commissioners · October 15, 2025
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Summary

After multiple briefings and a continuation public hearing, the Mason County commissioners voted to amend Chapter 5.18 (Temporary Outdoor Public Events) to allow smaller events on rural residential properties and to set event permits to a two‑year duration.

MASON COUNTY, Wash. — The Mason County Board of Commissioners voted Oct. 14 to amend county code Chapter 5.18, known as the Temporary Outdoor Public Events (TOPE) rules, to allow smaller events on rural residential properties and to set TOPE permits to a two‑year term.

The amendments follow multiple briefings with staff and a continuation public hearing. County Community Development Department staff told the commissioners the updates incorporate edits requested at prior meetings and…

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